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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.54, 209.23 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.54, 209.23 and 93.75 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.54 : 209.23 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.54/209.23 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.54x = 209.23 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.54x = 19,615.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615.31/139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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